New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): A high-level delegation of 25 senior Kenyan officials, led by Cabinet Secretary Mercy Wanjau, has arrived in India to participate in a specialized Strategic Capacity-Building Program.
The High Commission of India in Kenya announced Monday that the executive program, focused on smart governance, is being conducted at the National Centre for Good Governance from September 7 to 12, 2026, under the Ministry of External Affairs’ Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) framework.
The diplomatic mission stated on X, “A high-level 25-member delegation from Kenya comprising senior officials led by Ms. Mercy Wanjau, Secretary to the Cabinet, arrived in India to participate in a specialized Strategic Capacity Building Programme on Smart Governance.”
It further added, “Hosted at the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) from September 7–12, 2026, the executive programme is sponsored under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme of the Ministry of External Affairs.”
Bilateral engagement between India and Kenya has maintained steady momentum. Last month, India’s High Commissioner to Kenya, Adarsh Swaika, met with Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia W. Mudavadi, to review cooperative initiatives and explore avenues for deepening the partnership.
The High Commission of India in Nairobi noted on X regarding the interaction, “High Commissioner Adarsh Swaika called on Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs H.E. Dr. Musalia W Mudavadi. High Commissioner apprised Hon’ble PCS of recent bilateral developments and discussed proposals and ideas for further strengthening the partnership.”
In addition, Kenya’s National Assembly Speaker, Moses Wetang’ula, traveled to India in August to strengthen legislative ties. He met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to advance parliamentary exchanges through newly established Parliamentary Friendship Groups.
Reflecting on the historic relationship between the two countries, Birla emphasized that shared democratic principles and deep-rooted historical ties form the foundation of bilateral relations.
“The recently constituted Parliamentary Friendship Groups in both countries will provide an important platform for deepening parliamentary engagement, fostering greater understanding between our two Parliaments and strengthening people-to-people connections,” Birla stated on X.
Discussions during the parliamentary dialogue covered mutual legislative capacity building through the Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies, as well as technological advancement, artificial intelligence, educational partnerships, health care cooperation, infrastructure projects, maritime connectivity, the Blue Economy and digital growth. (ANI)
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